Membership in the CFMEU A patcher was a member of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU). He resigned from the union to protest the union’s inadequate response to the concerns he had raised about safety deficiencies on the project where the patcher and his friend had been … [Read more...] about Worker dismissed for refusing to join a union awarded $7000
Changes to Casuals under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) – What You Need to Know
On 27 March 2021, the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Act 2021 came into effect, amending the operation of casual employment under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Fair Work Act). Summary of Recent Changes Recent changes to the Fair Work Act have: … [Read more...] about Changes to Casuals under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) – What You Need to Know
Contravening a modern award makes employer liable for payment of backpay to underpaid employees and civil penalties
Contravening a modern award makes employer liable for payment of backpay to underpaid employees and civil penalties Case background The three employers all owned and operated fast food stores and employed about 30 employees. The employees they hired were classified as adult and junior employees. … [Read more...] about Contravening a modern award makes employer liable for payment of backpay to underpaid employees and civil penalties
Refusing a pregnant employee’s return to work – an adverse action prejudicial to employment for which employer meted civil penalty
Refusing a pregnant employee’s return to work – an adverse action prejudicial to employment for which employer meted civil penalty Case background The employer was a gourmet food distributor and it hired a sales executive full-time to visit customers to solicit orders. Her duties included driving … [Read more...] about Refusing a pregnant employee’s return to work – an adverse action prejudicial to employment for which employer meted civil penalty
Things an Employment Lawyer Can Do
MKI Legal is a specialist employment law firm which provides employment law advice to business, employee and contractor clients. Whether you are an employee, business or contractor we can provide assistance with all aspects of employment law. What Assistance Can I Get if I’m an Employee? If you … [Read more...] about Things an Employment Lawyer Can Do
Discrimination and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has raised the need to balance the health and safety concerns which an employer may have, and being mindful of not discriminating against employees. The existence of Coronavirus has resulted in a number of businesses shutting down their operations and … [Read more...] about Discrimination and Coronavirus (COVID-19)